Emerson Middle School vs Franklin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Middle School
Niles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students
Franklin Elementary School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students
| Measure | Emerson Middle School Niles, Illinois | Franklin Elementary School Park Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 670 | #230 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3337 of 15,369 | #9375 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 890 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 890 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Niles | Park Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 70.0).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Franklin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Emerson Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.0).
- •Emerson Middle School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 535.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emerson Middle School better than Franklin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 70.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emerson Middle School and Franklin Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Niles and Park Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Middle School: 890. Franklin Elementary School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Middle School and Franklin Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Middle School is 99th of 670 and Franklin Elementary School is 230th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).